Overview of WC2H 7JA

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Great Newport Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. WC2H 7JA is located in the St James's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Great Newport Street, London, WC2H 7JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WC2H 7JL, WC2H 7JD, WC2H 7JE, WC2H 9NY, WC2H 0BJ, WC2H 0AN, WC2H 0BL, WC2H 0NE, WC2H 7PX.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WC2H 7JA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female40.5%47.1%6.6% 51.0% -3.9%
Male59.5%52.9%-6.6% 49.0% 3.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around WC2H 7JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single65.6%57.1%-8.5% 37.9% 19.2%
Married: Opposite sex18.8%14.2%-4.6% 44.2% -30.0%
Married: Same sex1.6%2%0.4% 0.3% 1.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%8.3%8.3% 0.1% 8.2%
Separated3.6%2.4%-1.2% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced6.8%13.8%7.0% 9.1% 4.7%
Widowed3.6%2.4%-1.2% 6.1% -3.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health58.2%51.7%-6.5% 48.4% 3.3%
Good health33.8%34.9%1.1% 33.6% 1.3%
Fair health5.1%11.1%6.0% 12.7% -1.6%
Bad health2.3%1.5%-0.8% 4.0% -2.5%
Very bad health0.6%0.8%0.2% 1.2% -0.4%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications9.7%19.8%10.1% 18.2% 1.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 7.8%2.4%-5.4% 9.6% -7.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels6.5%4.3%-2.2% 13.4% -9.1%
Apprenticeship1%4.7%3.7% 5.3% -0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.3%12.6%-0.7% 16.9% -4.3%
Degree or Similar51%54.9%3.9% 33.8% 21.1%
Other10.7%1.2%-9.5% 2.8% -1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese22.2%23.5%1.3% 0.7% 22.8%
Indian2.6%5.8%3.2% 3.1% 2.7%
Pakistani0%1.9%1.9% 2.7% -0.8%
Other Asian4.8%3.1%-1.7% 1.6% 1.5%
Black African0.6%0.8%0.2% 2.5% -1.7%
Black Caribbean0.6%0.4%-0.2% 1.0% -0.6%
Other Black0%0.4%0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian1%1.9%0.9% 0.8% 1.1%
Mixed White and African1%0.4%-0.6% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%1.2%0.6% 0.9% 0.3%
Mixed Other1%3.8%2.8% 0.8% 3.0%
White60.5%52.7%-7.8% 81.4% -28.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.3%0%-0.3% 0.1% -0.1%
Arab4.8%1.2%-3.6% 0.6% 0.6%
Other0%3.1%3.1% 1.6% 1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 25.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom37%25.5%-11.5% 83.2% -57.7%
European Union15.8%22.1%6.3% 6.1% 16.0%
Rest of Europe4.8%5.7%0.9% 0.8% 4.9%
Africa2.3%3%0.7% 2.7% 0.3%
Middle East and Asia30.9%33.5%2.6% 5.6% 27.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean6.1%8%1.9% 1.3% 6.7%
Oceania2.9%2.3%-0.6% 0.3% 2.0%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 25.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK33.8%25.6%-8.2% 83.2% -57.6%
10+ Years12.5%18.7%6.2% 9.8% 8.9%
5-10 Years17.4%12.2%-5.2% 2.9% 9.3%
2-5 Years15.8%15.3%-0.5% 2.2% 13.1%
Less than 2 years20.6%28.2%7.6% 1.9% 26.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom41.8% 76.7% -34.9%
Ireland2.7% 0.6% 2.1%
France3% 0.3% 2.7%
Germany1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
Italy2.7% 0.6% 2.1%
Portugal1.9% 0.5% 1.4%
Spain1.9% 0.4% 1.5%
Poland1.1% 1.3% -0.2%
Romania1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Other EU countries6.1% 1.5% 4.6%
Turkey0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Other Europe2.7% 0.2% 2.5%
Middle East0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Eastern Asia3.4% 0.3% 3.1%
Southern Asia4.9% 1.2% 3.7%
South-East Asia15.6% 0.2% 15.4%
North America and the Caribbean1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
Central and South America1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
Oceania1.1% 0.1% 1.0%
No passport held3.8% 13.5% -9.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.6% 37.2% -1.6%
Christian37.2% 46.2% -9.0%
Buddhist8.8% 0.5% 8.3%
Hindu5% 1.7% 3.3%
Jewish1.9% 0.5% 1.4%
Muslim3.4% 6.5% -3.1%
Other religion2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
Not answered5.7% 6.0% -0.3%

Safety

Is Great Newport Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Newport Street was 7104.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2039.3% higher than the Knightsbridge & Belgravia average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.

Great Newport Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and the 11th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1395.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 87.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£68,500
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in WC2H 7JA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Great Newport Street are based on 38 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Westminster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Great Newport Street, London, WC2H 7JA

Estimated Average Property Prices for WC2H 7JA

Average Price
£1,663,201
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,663,201
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Great Newport Street

Average Price
£2,320,505
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,136,755
Other
£12,382,387

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Great Newport Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Apartment 4.01 11 Great Newport Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£2,299,0002020-11-06 £2,252,141
Apartment 1.01 11 Great Newport Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£830,0002019-08-09 £807,937
Apartment 5.01 11 Great Newport Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£2,850,0002019-05-02 £2,443,311
Apartment 2.04 11 Great Newport Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,750,0002019-03-01 £1,602,083
Apartment 3.01 11 Great Newport Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£880,0002019-01-30 £803,705
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WC2H 7JA

Employment

WC2H 7JA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

WC2H 7JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of student residents living in WC2H 7JA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee72
Self-Employed46
Student (economically inactive)38
Looking after home or family33
Part-Time Employee20
Other11
Retired11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)10
Unemployed8
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Other38
Financial and insurance activities36
Accommodation and food service activities32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles25
Information and communication17
Professional, scientific and technical activities17
Education12
Human health and social work activities8
Real estate activities7
Administrative and support service activities4
Construction4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Manufacturing2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 1,706 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG
4out of 4 2,944 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH
4out of 4 2,967 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Tachbrook Nursery School
Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT
3out of 4 3,146 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE
4out of 4 3,257 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF
3out of 4 389 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA
3out of 4 724 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU
4out of 4 784 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Foley Street , W1W 7JJ
3out of 4 1,133 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
John's Mews , WC1N 2NX
4out of 4 1,540 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
London Nautical School
61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA
2out of 4 1,757 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
Westminster City School
55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ
3out of 4 1,911 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY
4out of 4 2,037 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
The St Marylebone CofE School
64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA
4out of 4 2,087 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY
3out of 4 2,125 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 759 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 1,167 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 1,578 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Capital City College Group
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 1,924 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Marine Society College of the Sea
200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY
- not rated 2,280 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 3,198 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 3,566 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 4,484 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Royal Ballet School
46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA
- not rated 460 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Fashion Retail Academy
15 Gresse Street , W1T 1QL
- not rated 660 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ecole Jeannine Manuel
43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN
- not rated 705 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
CATS College London
43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA
- not rated 857 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Courtauld Institute of Art
Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN
- not rated 965 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Not applicable More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
P.F. Chang'S Asian Table10-11 GREAT NEWPORT STREET10 yd
Salvador & Amanda8 GREAT NEWPORT STREET15 yd
Spaghetti House24 CRANBOURN STREET26 yd
Sartori Restaurant15-18 GREAT NEWPORT STREET28 yd
Coco Curry House Ichibanya17-19 GREAT NEWPORT STREET28 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Arts TheatreTHE ARTS THEATRE, 6-7 GREAT NEWPORT STREET24 yd
Covent Garden Social ClubTHE ARTS THEATRE, 6-7 GREAT NEWPORT STREET24 yd
St Martin's TheatreSt Martins Theatre, West Street95 yd
Ambassadors TheatreAmbassadors Theatre, West Street121 yd
New Ambassadors TheatreAmbassadors Theatre, West Street121 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Spacca Pastificio Artigianale15-18 GREAT NEWPORT STREET28 yd
Wok To Walk21 CRANBOURN STREET33 yd
BARNABY BARSUNIT 2-4 UPPER ST MARTIN?S LANE, COVENT GARDEN42 yd
Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsburys55-57 CHARING CROSS ROAD81 yd
Pizza Pilgrims23 GARRICK STREET101 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury'sUNITS 5 AND 6, 57-63 CHARING CROSS ROAD66 yd
Tesco22-25 BEDFORD STREET229 yd
TESCOTesco Express, Endell Street365 yd
The Co Operative GroupBASEMENT TO GROUND AND MEZZANINE FLOOR, 456-459 STRAND463 yd
Sainsbury's36-37 STRAND465 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Another_Space (Covent Garden)
4-10 4-10 TOWER STREET
161 yd
Gymbox (Covent Garden)
42-49 42-49 ST. MARTIN'S LANE
health and fitness suite208 yd
Sanctuary Spa (Ladies Only) (Closed)
Floral Street
swimming pool272 yd
Jubilee Hall (Covent Garden)
THE PIAZZA
health and fitness suite365 yd
Nuffield Health (Covent Garden)
ODHAMS WALK
health and fitness suite, swimming pool365 yd
Fitness First Health Club (London The Strand Covent Garden)
BEDFORD STREET
health and fitness suite366 yd
Royal Ballet School (Covent Garden)
FLORAL STREET
377 yd
Oasis Sports Centre
ENDELL STREET
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool473 yd
Virgin Active Club (Strand)
SHELL MEX HOUSE SHELL MEX HOUSE STRAND
health and fitness suite, swimming pool522 yd
Fitness First Beat (London Charing Cross) (Closed)
Embankment Place
health and fitness suite537 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 96.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 96.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 96.3%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed59.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed56.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed13.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.